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Ten reasons to be happy this holiday season.

By Hilary Goldstein

The final Thursday of November brings with it the dangers of OD'ing on tryptophane, an unhealthy amount of discount shopping and an extended weekend for reading comic books. While many will have a sour face this year because they didn't snag an Xbox 360, there's still plenty of reason to smile if you're a comic-book fan. In fact, here's 10 right off the top of our heads.

#10 - X-Men Reloaded. The roster of mutants has been slimmed to just a few hundred and the X-books have been given new life (and Ed Brubaker).

#9 - Extinction is Coming. With the "Ultimate Vision" back-up story running through December, it's time to start getting psyched for the coming of Gah Lak Tus.

#8 - Vertigo Month. We're self-promoting bastards! And as such, you can look forward to a December packed with reviews of Vertigo books.

#7 - No Shipping Delay. Despite the holiday, comic-book shipments are expected to arrive on time next week. Huzzah!

#6 - Geoff Johns on Superman. According to the latest issue of Wizard, Geoff Johns will soon take over the reigns of the Man of Steel. Finally a reason to look forward to a Superman comic.

#5 - Kirkman on Ultimate X-Men. Bryan Singer had to delay his debut, but Robert Kirkman of Invincible fame fills in. That's not a bad back-up plan.

#4 - Absolute Watchmen. It's available now and it is amazing. Crack open your piggy bank and enjoy.

#3 - Infinite Crisis. It's all been building to this. Crisis is here and DC has big, big changes in store for next year.

#2 - Big Two Rockin'. Marvel and DC are at the top of their game right now. You just can't go wrong at the comic shop these days.

#1 - IGN Comics Not Cancelled. Fox canned Arrested Development, but not us. We should get their Emmy or something.